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Volkswagen Beetle (2018) vs. Fiat 500 (2017) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Beetle and 2017 Fiat 500 Specifications

Model Year 2018 2017  
Model Volkswagen Beetle Fiat 500  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
174 hp@5000
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
157 hp@5500
183 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.0 in 90.6 in 9.4 in
Length 168.4 in 139.6 in 28.8 in
Width 71.2 in 64.1 in 7.1 in
Height 58.5 in 59.8 in -1.3 in
Curb Weight 3012 lb. 2583 lb. 429 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 10.5 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.9 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 49.4 in 5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 47.9 in -47.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 40.7 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 35.6 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.0 in 46.4 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 42.6 in -42.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 31.7 in -0.3 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 72.4 in (over 2 rows) 0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 9.5 ft3 5.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 29.9 ft3 30.1 ft3 -0.2 ft3

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